Voting for Beginners and the End of the PM

About this episode

The episode discusses voting models, the potential for a general election, and answers listener questions on various topics.

On this week’s episode, Peter will be telling us why first past the post is a much more preferable voting model to proportional representation. And sticking with the electorate, Sarah will be asking if there should be a general election if Keir Starmer finally falls on his sword.   And the pair pore over our latest mailbag to answer listener questions on the ‘sovereign’ bases in Cyprus, go back and forth on the latest report on the October 7th attacks. Why has the city of Coventry gone to wrack and ruin since Peter left and do either enjoy the cut and thrust of social media? Peter, you may be surprised to find, is all for it. On our reading and watch list this week:    ·       In The Wet – Nevil Shute ·       Lost Coventry – David McGrory ·       10/7: 100 Human Stories – Lee Yaron Please do get in touch, email:  Alas@dailymail.co.uk  you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas’.   Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter Hitchens Producer: Philip Wilding Editor…

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter Hitchens, Sarah Vine

Topics covered

• voting systems
• general election
• listener questions
• October 7th attacks
• social media

Keywords

• first past the post
• proportional representation
• general election
• listener mailbag
• October 7th attacks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daily Mail

Books & works: In The Wet, Lost Coventry, 10/7: 100 Human Stories

Places: Coventry

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